Cleaning A Coin??

BAJJERFAN

Could a black spot on a coin like this be removed with out much difficulty?

commoncents05

Acetone may take it off.

-Paul

bigmansam88

Acetone couldn't hurt because it wouldn't remove the toning.

AUandAG

If that's dirt, just think about what is underneath before you do that. It's probably bright white and might
look just as funky. If it's a carbon spot, live with it.
bob

JZrarities

Is is a 'spot' or a piece of something?

BAJJERFAN

Why wouldn't a TPG contemplate removing it before they slab it?

bigmansam88

<< <i>If that's dirt, just think about what is underneath before you do that. It's probably bright white and might
look just as funky. If it's a carbon spot, live with it.
bob >>



This is very true.

There was a post about a gold coin sent to NCS for restoration to remove carbon spotting, and
although the spotting was removed, the areas of the coins that were under the spots ended
up being a different color than the rest of the coin.

bigmansam88

<< <i>Why wouldn't a TPG contemplate removing it before they slab it? >>



Because the owner of the coin may not want it removed.

Their only job is to grade the coin, not remove spotting.

ricko

Much depends on what it is... from the picture, that looks like crud (no better word)... and 'should' come off with acetone... however, as previously mentioned, what the surface appears like underneath, may be just as undesirable. Your choice... Cheers, RickO

…

well, if its a piece of slag, dont remove it, because it will just cause a depression in that area.

erroid

Damn, if that isn't a beautiful rev; I'd just leave it be.

drei3ree

If I clean a coin with a Q-tip and vegetable oil, will PCGS refuse to slab it? If so, what are my cleaning options?

Thank You,

Dennis

TorinoCobra71

DIP IT!.....Cheers RickO......errrr......TC71

Placid

Might be able to get it off with a toothpick depending what it is.

Meltdown

<< <i>DIP IT!.....Cheers RickO......errrr......TC71

>>




If you do try acetone, let me know how it turns out. I have a toned peace dollar with a similar spot of "something".

ricko

If you use a toothpick.. after soaking the coin... make sure the toothpick is well soaked too.... the wood needs to be softened. Apply gently. Cheers, RickO

Connecticoin

Not worth taking a chance. Most likely that spot is there to stay -- if it could have been easily removed with actone or even a toothpick, it likely would have been tried already prior to slabbing.

57loaded

i have soaked a few in acetone for days that had black crud and nada, but i did not try to pick it off with a toothpick.